Collins, Avery Johnson and former Raptors coach Sam Mitchell are the three that made the cut, according to the report. All three are former NBA head coaches looking for another shot.

The report states that Collins remains the front-runner for the job. The current TNT analyst has coach the Bulls (during the Michael Jordan era, just before Phil Jackson), the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards.

Collins, based on the history of his teams, is not likely to bring a more uptempo style to the City of Brotherly Love.